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UNIT 3
IFA STUDY GUIDE
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which explorer wanted to find the mythical Fountain of Youth while exploring in that area that is now Florida? | Ponce de Leon |
| What system of labor is this describing? *After a few years (4 to 7) the poor people would be allowed to work for pay or to move on to other jobs. | indentured servitude |
| What does the term "suffrage" mean? | the right to vote |
| Why was the The Embargo Act of 1807 despised by business and industry? | It resulted in a near halt of all imports and exports. |
| The political followers of Thomas Jefferson took up the name "Democratic-Republicans," preferring | A decentralized government with specific political powers. |
| FIVE items that are associated with our second President of the United States, John Adams. | 1.The only Federalist to serve as President. 2.The Quasi-War with France. 3.Signed the Alien and Sedition Acts into law. 4.Responsible for the "Midnight Judges," which eventually led to Marbury v. Madison. 5.Lost the Election of 1800. |
| The "XYZ" Affair (1797) led to near formal war with | France |
| The Whiskey Rebellion is occurred in what year? | 1791-1794 |
| These statements are describing Thomas Jefferson | Led the Democratic-Republicans, Strict reading of the Constitution and Served as Secretary of State and as Vice President |
| These statements are describing Alexander Hamilton | Favored a national bank, Favored an industrial economy and Favored strong central authority |
| What is one reason that the Bill of Rights was adopted? | To protect the rights and liberties of the states from abuse of power by the newly created government. |
| These are major arguments that the Anti-Federalists offer in opposition to ratification of the Constitution? | (II and III) *It limits the power of state governments & It lacks a bill of rights. |
| Articles of Confederation had... | No Federal Courts, 100% Agreement needed to Amend and 9 /13 needed to pass laws |
| The Constitution has... | Congress controls interstate commerce, Federal courts handle disputes and Executive branch signs bills into law |
| The New Jersey Plan | Advocated for equal representation by state regardless of population in a unicameral legislature. |
| The Virginia Plan | Advocated for a bicameral legislature with representation based on state population. |
| Which statement best summarizes James Madison’s concern in Federalist Number 10 (Source 4) from 1787? | Political parties could become too powerful in the new nation. |
| These THREE statements accurately identify policy-making weaknesses in existence under the government of the Articles of Confederation? | Major laws required the approval of nine of the thirteen states,Unanimous approval of the states was required to amend the Articles and regardless of the state’s population, each state was given one vote each on legislative matters. |